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Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. The constant refrains on radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost and they feel alone in the midst of the celebrating and joy. 

A Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony, sponsored by South County's Congregation Emeth, will allow all to participate in this ancient festival of freedom with candle lighting, blessings, storytelling and singing. It will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 on Morgan Hill's Third Street Promenade. No charge, www.emeth.net.

The Community Christmas Concert, sponsored by St. Catherine Catholic Church and the Morgan Hill Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, features some of the most talented performers from all over South Valley. It will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at 17500 Peak Ave. in Morgan Hill. No charge.

A Christmas concert, presented by South Bay Singers entitled “Hallelujah to Ya: A choral concert of classical and Christmas carols” will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Morgan Hill's Advent Lutheran Church, 10670 Murphy Ave. Admission $15, www.southbaysingers.com.

“We Three Spies” is the annual children's musical at West Hills Community Church. The amusing play is a modern update of the Nativity Story featuring clever songs, delightful music and spiritual truth. Performances held at 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 8. No charge, (408) 779-0697.

A Christmas concert entitled “Go tell it … the greatest story never told” will be presented by the King's Company at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at Morgan Hill's Community Christian Church, 305 W. Main St. The admission charge of $15 includes dessert. (408) 316-0700.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” presented by the Chancel and Youth choirs of Advent Lutheran Church, is an opera telling about a disabled boy's encounter with the Three Kings on their way to visit the Christ Child. It will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at 10670 Murphy Ave. in Morgan Hill. No charge, (408) 779-3551.